GNR 0-4-4 Crane Tank

No. 533 was built in 1876 by Stirling
as one engine in a series of passenger tank engines. A larger boiler was fitted in 1891 making it a
member of the GNR G2 class (not to be confused with the similar LNER G2 class).
Withdrawn in June 1905, a crane was fitted and it was released for work at the Doncaster Works in
March 1906. It carried no number but was lettered "DONCASTER WORKS". Duties at Doncaster included
both heavy lifting and general shunting.

At about the time of Grouping (1923), the large wheel on the crane broke, and the crane fell
into disuse. The entire engine was condemned
in November 1928 to be replaced by a J54
tank engine.

During its life, this engine carried a number of different boilers. Most were domeless, but
an Ivatt domed boiler from a
member of the C12 class was fitted.
This boiler was 15 inches longer. No known pictures exist showing how this extra length was
accommodated.